Tourism in Lima
13 tourist attractions
Peru's capital, a cosmopolitan city with colonial history and world-class cuisine.
El Olivar Forest
El Olivar Forest in San Isidro, Lima, is a historic park with more than 1,500 centuries-old olive trees, declared a National Historic Monument in the heart of the city.
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Lima Cathedral
Lima Cathedral on the Plaza Mayor is an imposing 16th-century colonial Baroque temple, a National Historic Monument that holds the remains of Francisco Pizarro.
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The Chancay Castle
The Chancay Castle in Lima is a 20th-century medieval-style mansion perched on cliffs overlooking the Pacific, with a love story and legends of mystery.
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The Real Felipe Fortress in Callao is one of the largest colonial fortresses in the Americas, witness to battles for Peru's independence and pirate attacks.
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San Lorenzo Island
San Lorenzo Island off the coast of Callao is the largest island on the Peruvian coast, with military history, abundant marine wildlife, and archaeological remains from past eras.
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Palomino Islands
The Palomino Islands in Callao are home to the largest sea lion colony in the Peruvian Pacific, with tours that allow you to swim alongside them in the open ocean.
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Los Pantanos de Villa
Los Pantanos de Villa in Chorrillos is a wildlife refuge with more than 200 migratory bird species, just 40 minutes from downtown Lima.
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The Songos Natural Slides
The Songos Natural Slides in the Rímac Valley, Huarochirí, are natural rock slides and pools carved in living stone, surrounded by waterfalls and an adventure setting.
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Lunahuaná
Lunahuaná in the Cañete Valley, 3 hours from Lima, is famous for its white-water rafting, artisan wineries, and imposing Andean landscape.
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Larco Museum
The Larco Museum in Pueblo Libre, Lima, houses one of the world's most complete collections of pre-Columbian art, with more than 45,000 pieces of gold, silver, and ceramics.
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Archbishop's Palace of Lima
The Archbishop's Palace on Lima's Plaza Mayor is a jewel of colonial neoplateresque architecture, featuring its celebrated carved cedar balcony and a valuable collection of religious art.
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Plaza de Armas of Lima
The Plaza Mayor of Lima is the historic heart of the capital, surrounded by the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, and the Municipal Palace, and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Puente de los Suspiros
The Puente de los Suspiros in Barranco is Lima's most romantic bridge, immortalized by Chabuca Granda's music and surrounded by bohemian atmosphere, colorful colonial houses, and ocean views.
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